Dorkie
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Living with a Dorkie
Personality: The Dorkie has very sweet disposition.
Temperament: The Dorkie is a very happy dog who loves to give kisses and play. They also love to be a lap dog.
Family Dog: The Dorkie is a great family dog who loves kids and other pets.
Barking: The Dorkie has short, sharp barks.
Dorkie Appearance
Appearance: The Dorkie can have the Dapple coat like the Dachshund but longer like the Yorkie. They may possibly inherit two different color eyes a trait of the Dachshund.
Eyes: The Dorkie may have one blue eye inherited from the Dachshund parent.
Ears: The ears of the Dorkie can be floppy like the Dachshund's or stand erect like the Yorkie's with fringing.
Body: The body of the Dorkie is smaller in size but longer like Dachshund.
Feet: The Dorkie may have a slight paddle foot which is good for digging out rabbits.
Tail: The tail of the Dorkie can be left natural and is usually wagging.
Color: The coat of the Dachshund can be dapple, black & tan or gold & black in color.
Coat: The coat of the Dorkie is very soft with light wispy hairs.
Dorkie Health
Allergies: The Dorkie may have skin allergies.
Skin Health: The Dorkie may have mild flaking of the skin as a pup.
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** Not all dogs being represented by this name consist of the exact percentages listed above.
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